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The joys of travel have no bounds. You get to be in a new place, explore new things and see a world different than the one you live in. At times like these, you do not expect things to go wrong. Do you? Well, you cannot control your situation, and things that have to happen will happen, including on your precious holiday trip. Be it for business or a holiday travel, international travel insurance is one thing that you can rely on, during an unexpected event on your foreign trip.

Ideally, you need to apply for overseas travel insurance before you plan to travel to an international destination. This means that you would be covered for any unexpected events like loss of passport, missed connections, loss of baggage or a hotel emergency during your trip.

So when should you apply for an overseas travel insurance? If you are travelling to Europe, you will need travel insurance for Schengen visa. This is a pre-requisite and mandatory before you apply for a visit to any of the Schengen regions.

However, this is not the case for travelling to the United States of America. There is no pre-requisite for travel insurance while applying for a visa. However, you can, and ideally should, apply for overseas travel insurance to the USA before you head out for your journey. This would cover you during your trip, and you will be able to tackle any unexpected event that may occur.

The same is also applicable for travel to the United Kingdom. You will not be asked for travel insurance during your visa interview. However, you should buy an international travel insurance, as an emergency occurred during your holiday will cost you a lot of money. Your travel insurance to the UK should also cover trip cancellation or interruption, Hijack Distress allowance and home-burglary, among other aspects.

Some travel insurance to Canada can also cover pre-existing ailments, however, is subject to medical tests. Also, if you are buying travel insurance in India, make sure the policy covers medical costs in Canada. Make sure you buy this before you leave for your holiday as there will be a waiting period for the travel insurance to be issued.

Worries should not mar your holiday. After all, it's best to be prepared than be sorry!

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Travel Insurance Benefits: How we can take care of you?

Medical Expenses
Medical Expenses

Covers hospitalization expenses due to illness or injury

Covers emergency out patient department expenses

Loss of Checked-in Baggage and Passport
Loss of Checked-in Baggage and Passport

Covers hospitalization expenses due to illness or injury

Covers emergency out patient department expenses

Missed Flight Connection
Missed Flight Connection

Covers hospitalization expenses due to illness or injury

Covers emergency out patient department expenses

Financial Emergency
Financial Emergency

Covers hospitalization expenses due to illness or injury

Covers emergency out patient department expenses

Emergency Hotel
Emergency Hotel

Covers hospitalization expenses due to illness or injury

Covers emergency out patient department expenses

Frequently asked Questions

  • What is a Travel insuarance?
    Travel insurance is designed exclusively for customers who travel extensively across the globe. It is a unique product with multiple currencies loaded on the same card, thus obviating the need to carry multiple cards for different destinations.
  • What are the advantages of Travel insuarance?
    It depends. An Indian citizen will get benefit from many favourable travel arrangements with countries around the world. For several countries, you will need a valid travel visa in order to enter.
  • Which Travel insuarance is available at Thomas Cook?
    It depends. An Indian citizen will get benefit from many favourable travel arrangements with countries around the world and the fee may be waived off. In other circumstances, one will have to pay for the visa.
  • In which currencies are the Prepaid Forex Cards available?
    This depends on the country youâ??re visiting. Some visas will be issued the same day; others can take weeks (or even months) to process.
  • What is the validity of the Prepaid Forex Cards?
    - Transit visa- for passing through the country to a destination outside that country - Short-stay or visitor visa- for short visits to the host country - Tourist visa - for a limited period of leisure travel, no business activities allowed - Visa for medical reasons- for undertaking diagnostics or a course of treatment in the host country's hospitals - Business visa - for engaging in commerce in the country - Residence visa â?? for people obtaining long-term residence in the host country - Immigrant visa - for those intending to immigrate to the issuing country - On-arrival visa (also known as Visa On Arrival, VOA), granted at a port of entry - Electronic visa - The visa is stored in a computer and is electronically tied to the passport number; no label, sticker or stamp is placed in the passport before travel
  • How do I get a travel visa?
    By submitting basic documents like: â?¢ Valid passport â?¢ Completed visa application â?¢ Passport/Visa size photos â?¢ Payment of required fees â?¢ In some cases, additional identification such as a driverâ??s license, birth certificate, or bank statement showing that you the necessary funds to complete your journey â?¢ Some countries require a copy of your travel ticket
  • What is the process of online visa booking on thomascook.in? #What is the process after I have finished booking my visa application ? #How can I track my visa status ? #What is the minimum processing days for visa application?
    You can pay for your visa application online with thomascook.in, get the list of mandatory documents for your visa, enter your personal and passport details , select a nearby branch where you would go along with your documents and application forms. #

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